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CHAPTER 168
The ballroom shimmered with a thousand crystal lights, and the music of a live orchestra echoed beneath vaulted ceilings gilded in gold. The annual Delacroix Foundation Gala was one of the grandest affairs in the city — the kind of place where alliances were forged, secrets traded in whispers, and wealth measured not just in currency, but in confidence.Tonight, as guests mingled in gowns and suits tailored by designers flown in from Paris and Milan, a quiet murmur spread from one end of the hall to the other.“Who is she?”“She’s stunning.”“That dress… and the way she walks—who is she with?”Heads turned as Valeria Everhart descended the marble stairs with the kind of elegance that made silence fall. Clad in a sleek off-shoulder midnight blue gown that hugged her form like silk over fire, her poise was untouchable. Hair swept to one side, eyes cool yet gracious, she walked as if the world owed her reverence.But walking beside her, with one hand loosely tucked in his pocket and the
CHAPTER 167
Javier Everhart stepped into Maison d’Or, a prestigious tailor shop nestled in the heart of the city’s high-end district. Its glass windows displayed tuxedos priced like sports cars, and even the staff were clad in suits more expensive than an average month's salary.He came alone, as always, dressed in his usual understated way — plain dark shirt, gray trousers, and scuffed shoes. No bodyguards. No flashy car outside. No watch on his wrist.He walked with the calm presence of a man who needed to prove nothing. But in this part of town, image was everything — and in their eyes, Javier had none.“Excuse me, sir.” The receptionist’s eyes swept over him disapprovingly. “This establishment serves exclusive clients only.”Javier smiled politely. “I have an appointment. Under Everhart.”The woman blinked. Then, with a smirk, tapped her computer. “Everhart, you said?” Her tone dripped with disbelief. “I don’t see a booking under that name.”“I called yesterday,” Javier replied evenly. “Spoke
CHAPTER 166
The luxury showroom gleamed with imported Italian marble and chandeliers that sparkled like diamonds under the soft lighting. People in designer suits, flowing gowns, and polished shoes sipped on vintage champagne while admiring the rare collection of limited-edition sports cars and luxury watches.At the edge of the room, quietly admiring a sleek obsidian-black timepiece, stood Javier Everhart.Dressed simply in a charcoal grey shirt and a plain blazer, Javier looked out of place, at least to the people around him.A sales assistant spotted him and immediately frowned. He whispered to his colleague, loud enough for a few socialites nearby to hear. “Do you think he wandered in from the service entrance?”The other scoffed. “He looks like a mid-level accountant trying to impress someone.”A woman in a silver dress glanced at Javier, wrinkled her nose, and turned to her husband. “Darling, should we call security? He’s staring at the watches like he can afford them.”The husband chuckl
CHAPTER 165
The grand boardroom of Langford Global shimmered under a thousand crystals hanging from a chandelier the size of a car. The press, high-society guests, and rival CEOs filled the space, all invited by Dominic Langford himself to announce what he smugly called “the acquisition of the century.”Standing at the podium, Dominic adjusted his cufflinks and let his voice echo.“Today marks a new chapter. With Everhart Holdings fractured and weakened, Langford Global will soon absorb what’s left of their fading empire. We—”A commotion near the back halted him. The crowd murmured. Cameras turned.A man walked in.Plain black shirt. Gray slacks. No entourage. No announcement. Just presence. Silent, commanding.Javier Everhart.Dominic’s smile flickered. “Ah, the man himself. Come to witness your legacy crumble?”Javier stepped forward. “I came to retrieve what’s mine.”The audience chuckled. Some even sneered. One whispered, “Isn’t that the delivery guy?”Another: “Did he sneak in?”Dominic lif
CHAPTER 164
Past midnight, while the city below slumbered or celebrated, Javier Everhart stood before a massive digital screen that spanned the entire wall. His black shirt was unbuttoned at the collar, his sleeves rolled to his elbows, revealing the quiet rage carved into the tight set of his jaw and the stiffness in his broad shoulders.Behind him, Heather reviewed files at a steady pace, her fingers dancing over her tablet like a pianist conducting war.Javier’s voice cut through the stillness. “Three weeks ago, this vice president was in Seoul for a summit. Who arranged the flight?”Heather answered without looking up. “Michelle Reyes, his assistant. She booked everything through Everhart’s internal system. Standard protocols.”“And the hotel?” he asked, narrowing his gaze.Heather paused. “That… was arranged separately. I flagged the receipt. A Langford subsidiary paid for it. Disguised as an event sponsor.”Javier turned slowly, his eyes cold as steel.“Michelle’s not the traitor,” he said.
CHAPTER 163
After the drama of Eliza’s exposure and Gideon’s public disgrace, the gala turned tense, buzzing with whispers. Glasses clinked less enthusiastically, laughter died quicker. Every guest now watched their words, unsure of who else Javier Everhart might be watching.But Javier was no longer in the ballroom.He walked through the silent hallways of the Solstice Grand, his steps deliberate, measured. Heather trailed behind him, tablet in hand, her heels echoing lightly.“You saw him again, didn’t you?” she asked.Javier gave a short nod.“The man in the green tie.”Heather adjusted her tablet. “I’ve reviewed the guest list. He wasn’t on it.”“He wouldn’t be,” Javier replied coldly. “He never announces his arrival.”They stopped in the hallway near a side lounge, velvet-draped and dimly lit. Javier’s gaze was fixed ahead. There, standing by the tall window, was the man himself.Calm. Composed. Watching the city lights through crystal glass.His presence filled the space with quiet authorit
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